The Magic City Acceptance Academy is a public school that launched in Homewood, Alabama in Fall 2021. The school intends to serve 500 students at full enrollment across grades 6 – 12. The Magic City Acceptance Academy (MCAA) facilitates a community in which all learners are empowered to embrace education, achieve individual success, and take ownership of their future in a brave, LGBTQ-affirming learning environment. We are a community of lifelong learners that is grounded in justice and acceptance for all through collaboration that leads to social emotional and academic growth with the following core values: Collaboration & Community; Acceptance & Awareness; Personal Growth & Passion; Equity & Justice